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Kaiserslautern sport enthusiasts will be able to enjoy winter fun on the ice starting today.
The mobile ice-skating rink will open its doors tonight in the event hall of the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern. The winter wonderland for ice skaters, under the motto “Kaiserslautern on Ice,” will be available on an 800-square-meter artificial ice surface through Feb. 10.
Kaiserslautern’s deputy mayor Joachim Färber will officially open the rink at 6 p.m. to be followed by a show program. Skaters will get admission for a reduced price of €2 on opening day.
Daily skating hours are from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, the rink stays open until 10 p.m.
School classes that want to spend their field trip or their sports lesson on the mobile ice-skating rink can register with the city sports department and agree on different skating times.
For details and registration, call the sports department at 0631-365-1520. Admission is €2.50 for children and €3.50 for adults. For those who like skating a lot, a ticket for 12 times at a reduced price is available. Those who don’t have their own ice skates can rent some for €3.50. Blade sharpening is also available.
Every Friday afternoon, inexperienced skaters under 14 can make their first steps onto the ice with a licensed instructor. The skating rink also offers Penguins and other training aids for beginners.
To warm up cold fingers, rest the feet and take a break, visitors can sit down in the restaurant area next to the action and watch the happenings out on the ice.
As in recent years, children and adults can expect an entertaining program. Ice curling tournaments are scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 27 and Feb. 5. A referee will be available to watch the games.
Santa Claus will also make an appearance on the ice Dec. 6 (when Germans celebrate Santa Claus Day) where he will pass out gifts to children.
For more information, pick up the “Kaiserslautern on Ice” flyer from the tourist information office next to the Fruchthalle building on Fruchthallstrasse. Flyers can also be found in local stores and restaurants.
For updates and news, visit www.kl-on-ice.de or www.kaiserslautern.de.
